Modern Slavery Statement for Aldwych Carpet Cleaners

Aldwych Carpet Cleaners is committed to conducting business with integrity, dignity, and respect for human rights. This Modern Slavery Statement sets out the principles and actions that guide our operations and supply relationships. We recognise that modern slavery, including forced labour, servitude, human trafficking, and child labour, is a grave violation of fundamental rights. As a responsible carpet cleaning provider, we take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of exploitation within our own business and across our supply chain.

Our Commitment and Principles

We believe that every person should be treated fairly and lawfully. Accordingly, Aldwych Carpet Cleaners expects all employees, contractors, and business partners to share our commitment to ethical conduct. We will not knowingly engage with organisations that benefit from, conceal, or fail to address modern slavery risks. Our internal policies are designed to promote safe working conditions, lawful employment practices, and transparent procurement. This applies equally to our direct activities and to the wider network supporting our carpet cleaning services.

Our approach is grounded in prevention, detection, and remediation. We provide staff with clear expectations about ethical conduct and require them to report any concern promptly. In addition, we review our procedures to ensure they remain effective in identifying risks associated with recruitment, labour providers, transport, accommodation, and outsourced services. By maintaining robust standards, Aldwych Carpet Cleaners reinforces its commitment to responsible trade and lawful employment throughout the business.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

We carry out proportionate supplier audits and due diligence checks to assess modern slavery risks before and during supplier relationships. This includes reviewing the nature of the supplier’s business, country of operation, labour practices, subcontracting arrangements, and adherence to relevant laws. Where appropriate, we request evidence of recruitment controls, wage compliance, worker-rights protections, and training provided to frontline managers. These audits help us identify any concerns early and support improvements where needed.

Where a supplier is found to fall short of our standards, we will require corrective action within an agreed timeframe. If serious concerns are identified, or if a supplier fails to demonstrate meaningful progress, we reserve the right to suspend or end the relationship. Our procurement decisions reflect not only cost and quality, but also integrity and responsible practice. In this way, Aldwych Carpet Cleaners ensures that its carpet cleaners, subcontractors, and suppliers operate within a framework of accountability.

Training, Risk Management, and Oversight

We also maintain internal oversight to support vigilance across the organisation. Managers are encouraged to recognise warning signs such as unusual wage deductions, restricted movement, document retention, or reluctance by workers to speak openly. Relevant staff receive guidance on how to escalate concerns and how to respond appropriately. This helps ensure that our carpet cleaning company remains alert to potential exploitation and continues to uphold ethical standards in all operational areas.

Reporting concerns is central to our safeguarding approach. Employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders may raise issues through our internal reporting channels, which are designed to allow concerns to be shared promptly and, where possible, confidentially. We expect all reports to be treated seriously, investigated fairly, and addressed without retaliation. Whistleblowing protection is an essential part of our culture, because a safe reporting environment strengthens the effectiveness of this statement and helps protect vulnerable people.

We are committed to responding decisively where risks are identified. Any allegation or suspicion of modern slavery will be reviewed by the appropriate management lead and, where necessary, escalated for further action. This may include contractual review, enhanced monitoring, engagement with the supplier, or referral to relevant authorities if required by law. Our aim is not only compliance, but also continuous improvement in how we prevent exploitation within the carpet cleaning sector.

This statement is reviewed annually to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legal obligations and best practice. During each review, we consider changes in our operations, supplier base, and risk profile, as well as lessons learned from audits and reporting activity. Aldwych Carpet Cleaners remains firmly committed to strengthening its approach year after year and to maintaining a business culture founded on fairness, transparency, and respect for human rights.